Rear ended today. 3-4 month wait - parts not available.

[Runnergirl]

I just got back from Tesla's Elk Grove's body shop. It was kinda far, but I wanted to see for myself what's going on over there.

Elon should visit there.

I just wanted to give that woman a hug and try and console her but I didn't...……..

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I just emailed Elon himself about this...which is one of the few things I can do....not that he is ever going to read it......

Geez...... people of TMC....what can we do?

I'm so sorry for all this repair hell. You did what I was going to suggest-- contact Elon-- FWIW.. but nothing to lose at this point. Also, not a goal of mine to bring bad press to Tesla, BUT sometimes the media can help by magnifing and amplifying concerns and then maybe someone at the top will hear your/ our pleas.
I drive like a danged paranoid person now- keeping a huge bubble around me just because of all this. This has to get better.
Btw, next time --hug the lady. You'll both feel better. I'm sending a TMC virtual hug to you right now.
Hang in there. If you come to NC you can drive my 3 any day.

 

[Garlan Garner]

I had similar thing happen to me. Un-insured motorist plowed into my Model 3. Repair center advised me 4 to 5 months. Fortunately The $49,775.75 estimate made for a TOTAL LOSS. I can happily say I already have my 2019 replacement model 3

The problem is the "TIME" to repair. 95% of all Tesla repair time is "part availability".

 

[Garlan Garner]

I'm so sorry for all this repair hell. You did what I was going to suggest-- contact Elon-- FWIW.. but nothing to lose at this point. Also, not a goal of mine to bring bad press to Tesla, BUT sometimes the media can help by magnifing and amplifying concerns and then maybe someone at the top will hear your/ our pleas.
I drive like a danged paranoid person now- keeping a huge bubble around me just because of all this. This has to get better.
Btw, next time --hug the lady. You'll both feel better. I'm sending a TMC virtual hug to you right now.
Hang in there. If you come to NC you can drive my 3 any day.

Thanks @Runnergirl

That was so kind.

 

[Runnergirl]

Thanks @Runnergirl

That was so kind.

I truly mean it. Free hugs/ free drives

 

[Garlan Garner]

This seems relevant:

I watched this video and its almost all true.

However, concerning a rental car.....

If you are hit - as I was - then FILE THE CLAIM with the insurance company of the person who hit you. DON"T use your own insurance. That way.....you can have a rental indefinitely - like I have.

 

[Garlan Garner]

Hmmmm my 10,000 post is probably going to be when I don't have my Tesla.

So sad.

 

[BCNY]

I scheduled service very early this week due to a cracked rear glass and a cosmetic issue on the rear bumper (2 weeks old car, crack developed, rear bumper issue came with the car).

Now I just got this:
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For your upcoming service visit on the 11th for your Model 3, we have parts on order for the vehicle that have not arrived to the service center. When parts arrive, you will be contacted to schedule service appointment. We will cancel the service visit for the 11th . We apologize for the delay and thank you for your patience.

FIXING ALL THE CARS.
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[Garlan Garner]

**************** Update ***************

Got a call from "Guilty's" insurance company.

They are sending out a person on Monday to look at my car.

**************** Update ***************

 

[Runnergirl]

Has Guilty confessed as to what she was doing at the time?

 

[Garlan Garner]

Has Guilty confessed as to what she was doing at the time?

Good question. I'm not sure.

I was so upset that I had to stay away from her. I needed to stay as calm as possible.

 

[Runnergirl]

Because unless she was having a stroke or an MI or a seizure... or aliens took over her steering wheel.. I'd be going Ape$h*t !! It makes me so mad and it's not my car

 

[Garlan Garner]

Because unless she was having a stroke or an MI or a seizure... or aliens took over her steering wheel.. I'd be going Ape$h*t !! It makes me so mad and it's not my car

I know.

Well...I'm trying to stay calm now thinking about it.

 

[Runnergirl]

I know.

Well...I'm trying to stay calm now thinking about it.

Yes that's the smarter thing to do. I'll fume for you take care knowing you're ok and things can be fixed.. eventually. .. sorry it has to be in Elon time.

 

[Garlan Garner]

I believe that one of the reasons that "service and repair" might not really be on the forefront is because it won't move the stock up or down.

Selling Cars does
Delivering Cars does
Creating another model does


Sending out parts and getting them replaced...doesn't. .

 

[Knightshade]

I believe that one of the reasons that "service and repair" might not really be on the forefront is because it won't move the stock up or down.

hmmmmm....they could make money with selling parts though.

they can make more selling whole cars- which appears to be where most of the parts are going.

 

[Daniel in SD]

they can make more selling whole cars- which appears to be where most of the parts are going.

Tesla produced half the Model S/X in Q1 relative to Q4. Are parts now readily available?
I’ve always been skeptical of this theory. My theory is that they’re trying to save money by having zero inventory. The demand for parts is almost completely inelastic. What does it matter if you sell the part now or four weeks from now? Keeping inventory is more expensive.

 

[Garlan Garner]

Does anyone know how to contact Elon Musk?

 

[SleeperService]

Does anyone know how to contact Elon Musk?

Twitter?

 

[Garlan Garner]

Twitter?

Thanks for the suggestion.

I'm going to follow through because I asked.

I have absolutely no confidence that he will ever respond to me on twitter....because....I'm just a regular person.

 

[Garlan Garner]

I know "guilty" is just enjoying her weekend and life in general.

This is really bad and no one can help.

Its depressing.